Sjen Mavago, the economics minister of the country of X-Marks-the-Spot, has concluded that entrepreneurs are unable to generate the kind of growth the country needs.Her decision to create state enterprises might be motivated by the desire to
A)earn profit
B)provide jobs for friends and relatives of government officials
C)take risks
D)encourage a free market
E)limit government's role in the economy

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The fact that the minister is creating state enterprises suggests that she is seeking to create jobs under government control, which could potentially be for the benefit of friends and family members of government officials. This is supported by the statement that entrepreneurs are believed to be unable to generate enough growth for the country's needs. Options A, C, D, and E do not align with this rationale.

Sjen Mavago, the Economics Minister of the Country of X-Marks-The-Spot